Explore resident ideas
Every idea residents submitted to Ideas in Action in 2024–25, 2025–26 and 2026–27. Search the words residents used, or narrow by cycle, theme, neighborhood, language or how the idea was submitted.
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3,748 ideas
- More streets and parks, less transportationResident wants more streets and parks and less transportation so that more people come together; the exact request is somewhat vague.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Performing arts schools in several neighborhoodsOpen performing arts schools in Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and the South End, serving all ethnic groups.2024–25City-wideArts & culture
- Neighborhood-based childcare navigation for familiesHelp low-income families find quality childcare near home, focusing on neighborhoods and on providers who speak languages like Spanish or Haitian Creole.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More affordable housing for low-income city familiesCreate more affordable housing for low-income working families who live in the city and have children in local schools and are barely getting by.2024–25MattapanAffordable housing & rent stability
- Unclear idea for childrenThe idea says only 'For the children' with a 'social' benefit, so the specific request is unclear.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Access to organic, non-bioengineered food in inner-city neighborhoodsResident says inner-city grocery stores mostly sell bioengineered foods and better options are far away, especially for those without transportation in Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury.2024–25City-wideFood access
- Accessible senior centers in every neighborhoodOpen step-free senior centers in every neighborhood, open all week with varied programming, air conditioning and food, bringing in younger generations and sharing senior resources.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- Age-based anti-bullying programs for children and teensCreate three anti-bullying programs for ages 5-7, 8-11 and 12-15 that teach about bias and discrimination, to build empathy and reduce disparities in bullying.2024–25DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Senior centers with intergenerational youth programmingThe resident asks for senior day care, independent living and rehab centers with youth programming, such as adopt-a-grandparent days, to benefit both seniors and kids.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- More rodent control near construction sitesThe resident asks for more pest control, including bait boxes near heavy construction, so rats do not limit gardening and neighborhood socializing.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Paid trade apprenticeships for Black and Brown young adultsThe resident asks for paid on-the-job training in trades such as plumbing and electrical for Black and Brown people ages 18-45, to give young people direction.2024–25City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Senior day care centers in all neighborhoodsThe resident asks to expand senior day care centers to every neighborhood so seniors can leave home and interact with others.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- Safe spaces for homeless people with mental health needsThe resident asks for locations where homeless and indigenous people with mental health issues can be safe and receive services.2024–25City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- More career centers for re-entry supportThe resident asks to expand career centers, such as in Dorchester and Roslindale, to help people returning from incarceration find employment and independent living.2024–25City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- More sober activities and eventsThe resident asks for more daytime and nighttime sober events in Boston to connect sober-minded residents and reduce isolation.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- App showing community resources and how to reach themThe resident asks for an app telling residents where and how to get local resources, especially limited or time-sensitive ones, and how to reach them safely.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Plant more native speciesThe resident asks for more native plant species to keep Boston's environment healthy and beautiful for future generations.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Double-wide crosswalks and marked intersection boxesThe resident asks for double-wide crosswalks and X-marked no-block boxes around them and at intersection centers to keep vehicles farther from people crossing.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Clean and green the Tent City playgroundThe resident asks to make the playground area in their community, Tent City, clean and green.2024–25DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Help for evicted homeless familiesThe resident asks for support for Massachusetts families who are homeless after eviction and not eligible for existing help.2024–25City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Build Revolution soccer stadium in BrocktonThe resident asks for a New England Revolution soccer stadium at the Brockton Fairgrounds, which is outside Boston, citing equity and inclusion benefits.2024–25UnspecifiedOther or unclear
- Low-cost year-round youth center with sports and poolThe resident asks for a low-cost, year-round center for children and teens with sports, a pool and more, to keep them busy and away from addiction.2024–25East BostonYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Plant trees in hotter, low-canopy areasThe resident asks for trees to be planted where there are fewer trees and more heat, such as Chinatown, for health and cooling.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Poetry exploring social identity and otheringThe resident proposes helping people explore poetic representations of the Other and Othering, inspired by James Baldwin, to address racial divides.2024–25City-wideArts & culture
- Covered structure for Haymarket farmers marketThe resident asks for a roofed, open-sided structure with heating and electricity at Haymarket so the farmers market can operate comfortably in rain or cold.2024–25DowntownFood access